We are a Christian project and also a means of the Gospel sharing to many nations and peoples. We don't focus on the differences of the churches, but rather in their similarities, we favour the union, we are based on the Bible and on the Apostle's Creed. ما یک پروژه موسیقی مسیحی هستیم و همچنین وسیله ای برای اشتراک گذاری انجیل به بسیاری از ملل و مردم هستیم. ما بر تفاوتهای کلیساها تمرکز نمیکنیم، بلکه در شباهتهای آنها، ما از اتحاد حمایت میکنیم، ما بر اساس کتاب مقدس و اعتقادنامه رسولان هست
After a service in January 2018 Edilson, Bishop Josep, Rogério and Emerson after a church meeting
Palm Sunday in March 2018
Celebrating Luiza's birthday in April 2018
First service in the new address at Casa da Amizade (May 2018)
Grupo de Crescimento in May 2018 (home meeting)
Bishop Josep in England for the annual convocation of the FCE
Pr. Robson preaching at a rehabilitation centre named Casa Gênesis (June)
Celebrating Pr. Robson's birthday (July 2018)
Tiago is received as member (July 2018)
Praying for and celebrating the birthdays of Daliane, Cláudia and Tiago (July 2018)
Praying for Felipe's engagement with Maria Fernanda (July 2018)
Praying for Ayres' engagement with Daliane (July 2018)
Eldilson preaching on a Sunday (August 2018)
Men's meeting at a local burger joint (September 2018)
Junior and his wife Michelle started coming on some Sundays to do the worship together with Edilson (September 2018)
The first South American Diocesan Synod of the Free Church of England is held in São Paulo, September 29 (article)
In October 12th, a national holiday, the community has a day out organized by Rogério, a member of the church and as lecturer Bishop Francisco Buzzo is invited (article)
Service on October 28, Election day and we had the opportunity to pray for the new president of Brazil as soon as his victory was confirmed
Bishop Josep in Venezuela (November)
Members eating some pizza with a guest friend after a service (November)
The church is prepared for Christmas (December)
Bishop Josep celebrating the religious matrimony of Ricardo Ramos and Graziela Ramos, also doing the christening of their son Noah (December)
During a national holiday in Brazil, the Renovo Community was gathered for a day out organised by Rogério, a member of the church. Bishop Francisco Buzzo was invited to be the lecturer for the day. The topic was "Discipleship".
Rogério making the introductions
Bishop Francisco Buzzo starts his presentation
Patrice and the kids
Clara at the board
Natàlia at the board
Luiza and the girls
Break time
Break time
Break time
Break time
Break time
After a good lunch at a local shopping centre, the second part of the presentation starts
This synod was very special since it was the first diocesan synod of South America. It was held on the 29 and 30 of September, 2018 and it had members coming from different parts of Brazil. Unfortunately there weren't members from Venezuela, given the current though situation the country is in but hopefully there will be an event in which we all will meet.
Summary of the Synod 2018
FIRST SOUTH
AMERICAN DIOCESAN SYNOD OF THE FREE CHURCH OF ENGLAND
On the sunny
morning of the 29th of September, 2018,
the members of the Free Church of England in Brazil start to gather at
Bom Pastor Chapel, in São Paulo City for the first South American Diocesan
Synod. Some of them coming from near towns and some coming from distant States
of the country, such as Pernambuco and Rondônia, both Northern Brazil;
Unfortunately there are no members coming
from Venezuela due to the country’s problematic economic and political
situation. In the chapel the ambient is positive and rejoiceful as there are
greetings and chats all over the place. Each participant gets many texts and
leaflets also a book about the 500 years of the Protestant Reformation, which
has some clergy of the church as co-authors. Rev. Marcos Bessa then check the
credentials of all attendants and at 10am the synod is initiated with a prayer.
Bishop Josep Rosello gives an introduction speech and the first election of the
day is held with new occupations for positions in the standing committee and
some other commissions. Rev Regis then takes the place of Rev. Marcos Bessa at
the main table once Rev. Regis is the new elected secretary. Bishop Josep reads
his report which is approved by the attendants, the same happens to the
Secretary’s, Synod’s Task Force’s and Financial report the latter coming with a
wake-up call for the leaders to manage better their reports so there can be
more organisation and mutual help when necessary. The participants show much
interested in what’s being presented and participate actively, being important
to mention the high number of female attendants, one of the higher percentage
of the last synods. The next stage is the presentation of proposals, all of
them seem positive and promising, well welcomed by members. When lunch time
comes the fellowship continues as we all walk together to a nearby restaurant.
Back to the chapel, the Synod goes on with interesting discussions about the
Anglican identity and the priority of being a biblical Christian above all
names, divisions and denominations. It was also mentioned the project of
producing the Book of Common Prayer in Portuguese, started by Bishop Josep.
After a period of questions and answers and a final speech by Bishop Josep, a
final prayer is made by Bishop Francisco Buzzo, closing that Saturday of
meeting, discussion and important decisions. The next day would come with
ordinations and Holy Communion, as the positive ambient and fellowship remain
among the participants. During the afternoon Bishop Josep and some other church
members head to the central area of São Paulo City to take part in the Marcha
Pela Vida (Marching for life), a pro life event held by leaders of several
denominations. It was a blessed and productive weekend and we are all glad to
be part of what we consider History as that was the first South American
Diocesan Synod and we hope and pray that God will bless us to keep growing
wisely and strategically while we spread the good news of Jesus Christ, obeying
the commandment of making disciples wherever we go.
Bishop Josep and Rev. Marcos Bessa, the secretary
Rev. Marcos Bessa checking the credentials
Elections for new occupants
Rev Regis is elected the new secretary and takes his position
Bishop's report
Secretary's report
Financial report by Rev. Marco Cicco
Synod's Task Force Report by Rev. Regis
Rev. Marcelo Lemos presenting his project for vote
A book about the 500 years of the Protestant Reformation was given to each attendant
Lunch time
Patrice and Natàlia
Rev. Robson Sousa
Rev. Bruno Leandro
Rev. Rika Ramos
Edilson, Rogério, Rev. Rika Ramos, Rev. Marcos Bessa and Emerson
